CPSCGeneral Alert

Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her

Veröffentlicht: 1. August 2012Rückruf-ID: 12239Kategorie: VerbraucherprodukteLand: Vereinigte Staaten
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Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr

The caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsecured stages and risers can fall off the caddies and onto consumers.

Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation

This recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame.

Betroffene Produkte

Stage and riser caddies

Additional Source Details

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TitleStage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Midwest%20Folding%20Products%20Caddy.jpeg
Images › 1 › CaptionMidwest Folding Products Caddy
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Images › 2 › CaptionCaution and instruction labels on the recalled caddies
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/The%20new%20brackets%20and%20new%20warning%20and%20instruction%20labels.jpeg
Images › 3 › CaptionThe new brackets and new warning and instruction labels
Hazards › NameThe caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsecured stages and risers can fall off the caddies and onto consumers.
Injuries › NameA 3-year-old girl died in May 2011 in Greenville, S.C., from severe head trauma when a portion of a portable stage fell out of the caddy and onto her at a church.
Products › NameStage and riser caddies
Products › TypeDollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers
Products › Category I D68048
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 5,300
Recall I D1104
Remedies › NameCaddy owners and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stage and riser caddies. Caddy owners should contact Midwest Folding Products to receive a free repair kit with new brackets that will allow latches to automatically return to the closed position on the caddies and new white warning and instruction labels.
Retailers › NameSold by Midwest Folding Products' dealers to churches, schools, performing arts centers and various other organizations nationwide and online at www.midwestfolding.com from January 1989 through March 2012 for about $1,200.
Recall Date2012-08-01T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame.
Recall Number12239
Manufacturers › NameMidwest Folding Products, of Chicago, Ill.
Consumer ContactFor more information, contact Midwest Folding Products at (800) 621-4716 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's website at www.midwestfolding.com
Last Publish Date2015-02-03T00:00:00

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps
1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage sto...?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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  • Rückrufendes UnternehmenMidwest Folding Products, of Chicago, Ill.
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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